Nomex is a meta-aramid fiber developed in 1961 by DuPont and first marketed in 1967. Known for its inherent flame resistance, Nomex has been the fabric of choice for protective apparel in firefighting, oil, gas, petrochemical, industrial, military, police/swat, U.S. Forest Service and auto racing industries for over forty years. Nomex has outstanding strength and abrasion resistance so hoods manufactured from the fiber have exceptional wear life making them cost effective in the long run. Other properties of Nomex include:

Inherently flame resistant

Exceptional wear life

Superb flash fire protection

Excellent chemical resistance

Easy Care – can be laundered using normal home and commercial laundering and dry cleaning techniques

Mid-weight (7oz. / sq. yd.)

Natural off-white color

Less comfort than other hood fibers or fiber blends due to low moisture absorbency of 4.5%

Elastic in face opening is serged in with stitch type 504 and reinforced with bottom cover-stitch, stitch type 406.

Binding is applied with bottom cover-stitch, stitch type 406.

THREAD:

All seams are sewn with 100% Nomex thread size Tex 40.

CONSTRUCTION:

Composed of two layers throughout.

Seamed from top of face opening to bottom back then cover-stitched for extra strength.

Face opening is circular in shape and serged with x-heavy duty ½" wide elastic around the perimeter. The elastic is then folded back ½" and cover stitched. The face opening stretches a full 16" (which is 25% more than conventional hoods) for easy donning and a snug fit around face of SCBA mask. Face opening maintains original shape after repeated launderings.

The bottom edge of hood is bound with self-material bias binding.

Shoulders are contoured on each side allowing the hood to lie flat on the chest and back for maximum coverage.

Finished Hood Measurements:

Face opening is circular and measures between 4.6" to 5.6" in diameter.

Length of hood below face opening approx. 9".

Length of hood at side from top to bottom approx. 15".

Length of hood at front and back from top to bottom approx. 18½".

Size: One size hood fits all.

Labeling and User Information:

Each hood is clearly labeled to identify material contents, NFPA acceptance, UL Classification, Date of Manufacture, and Care Instructions. Included with each hood is a complete users information guide.